Title: Assessment and selectionh of hedge funds and funds
Abstract: In this paper, we assess the challenges of analysing and selecting hedge funds and funds of funds. Alternative
investment vehicles have taken an important role not only in the diversifi cation of portfolios but also as standalone
investments. Capturing the entire risk dimensions implied in hedge fund investment strategies is paramount in
understanding alternative investments. We consider different quantitative and qualitative elements to have under
consideration when performing an operational due diligence on hedge fund managers particularly in relation to the
recent deceptive events during the credit crisis of 2007-2008. The following paper intends to be a small guide to
investing in hedge funds or a guide to take into account when trying to understand the complexities of investing in
hedge funds and funds of hedge funds
Publication Year: 2010
Publication Date: 2010-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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